Children's Home run by Madiba Yorkshire Limited in Rotherham

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2730253 1 Registered provider: Madiba Yorkshire Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is owned and managed by a private provider. It provides care for one child who may have social and emotional difficulties and who may have learning disabilities.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in November 2024.

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Inspection date: 12 November 2024

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 12 November 2024

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

At this inspection, the inspector evaluated:

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Information about this inspection

 the care of children  the safety of children  the effectiveness of leaders and managers. The inspector has looked closely at the experiences and progress of children, using the social care common inspection framework. This assurance inspection was carried out under The Care Standards Act 2000 to assess the effectiveness of the service, how it meets the core functions of the service as set out in legislation, and to consider how well it complies with The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the ‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2730253 2

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Findings from the inspection

We did not identify any serious or widespread concerns in relation to the care or protection of the child at this assurance inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

The child is settled and making progress. They are receiving good-quality care and their day-to-day experiences are positive. Staff provide the child with structure, boundaries and consistent care. Staff are committed to wanting the best outcomes for the child. One professional said: ‘This is the most settled [name of child] has been. This is because despite the challenges, staff have not given up.’

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Findings from the inspection

The child is making progress in their education. Despite not attending school previously, with lots of support and encouragement from staff, the child returned to school and achieved a formal qualification. Staff are ambitious for the child, which helps the child to be aspirational about their own future. They are attending college and they spoke about their future career aspirations.

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Findings from the inspection

The child’s health needs are being met. They enjoy a healthy lifestyle and they are accessing support for their emotional and mental health. The child recently suffered the onset of a medical condition and is undergoing tests to determine the cause. There is a detailed safety plan in place to provide staff with steps to follow should there be a medical emergency.

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Findings from the inspection

The child is consulted with regularly and they are involved in decisions about the care they are receiving. Records show that the child’s wishes and feelings are sought; however, it is not always clear what actions staff have taken in response to the child’s requests.

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Findings from the inspection

The child said that they are happy living at the home and that they feel safe. There has been a staged approach to reduce the additional restrictions as outlined in a legal order for the child. The risks to the child have reduced, which has resulted in no need for the legal order to be renewed.

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Findings from the inspection

There has been a reduction in the times that the child has struggled to manage their emotions and behaviour. When incidents do happen, staff used their relationships with the child to de-escalate the situation. This means that there has only been one occasion that led to the child being held. Staff and the child are provided with the opportunity to talk about any incidents that happen.

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Findings from the inspection

Allegations are taken seriously by leaders and managers. They are investigated and information is shared with safeguarding professionals.

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Findings from the inspection

Since the last inspection, there have been changes to the management team. The new manager is experienced and has a clear vision for the development of the home and the staff team. He has a child-centred approach and he provides staff with effective leadership. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2730253 3 Staff receive regular supervision and they say that they feel supported by the manager. Team meetings take place regularly, and they provide staff with the opportunity to discuss the child’s plan. Staff receive a good range of training. This includes topics specific to the child’s needs. Records show that training is kept up to date and under review for all staff.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager has not ensured that all records for children are up to date. This relates to the child’s education plan and their care plan written by the placing authority. Furthermore, the child does not have a placement plan held on their records. These records have been requested; however, leaders and managers have not followed the provider’s escalation policy in a timely way. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2730253 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

16/04/2024 Full Requires improvement to be good 13/12/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2730253 5

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that the registered person(s) must take to meet The Care Standards Act 2000, The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the ‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’. The registered person(s) must comply within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

In meeting the quality standards, the registered person must, and must ensure that staff—

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Requirement Due date

if the registered person considers, or staff consider, a placing authority’s or a relevant person’s performance or response to be inadequate in relation to their role, challenge the placing authority or the relevant person to seek to ensure that each child’s needs are met in accordance with the child’s relevant plans. (Regulation 5 (c)) 13 January 2025

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Recommendation

 The registered provider should ensure that staff consult with children regularly on their views about the home’s care, to inform and support continued improvement in the quality of care provided. Children should be able to see the results of their views being listened to and acted upon. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 22, paragraph 4.11) Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2730253 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Madiba Yorkshire Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: One City West, Gelderd Road, Leeds LS12 6NJ

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Inspector

Rachel Webster, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2730253 7 to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children’s social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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